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I was worried about you vs I was concerned about you

Both sentences are grammatically correct and can be used interchangeably to express feelings of care or worry towards someone. 'I was worried about you' is more commonly used in informal situations, while 'I was concerned about you' may sound slightly more formal. The choice depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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I was worried about you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express concern or care for someone.

This phrase is used to convey feelings of worry or concern for someone's well-being. It is commonly used in informal conversations.

Examples:

  • I was worried about you when you didn't answer my calls.
  • She was worried about him because he hadn't returned home yet.
  • Were you worried about me when I was late?
  • Don't worry, I was worried about you too.
  • I was worried about you getting caught in the storm.
  • Jul 9, 2018 ... Don't get worry, I was worried about you as you are a new comer in this area but finally you made me worried showing your more movement here and ...
  • Oct 9, 2017 ...I was worried about you,” he said. “I always get worried when I see someone looking down for a long time. I think: What have they lost ...
  • Jul 22, 2019 ... ... I was worried about you because I was concerned that you wouldn't go out with me if that is your intent that's what you should say but if ...
  • I was worried about you and you were worried about me. by Nat and Allan Randall. Nat Randall, <em>The Second Woman</em> 2016, documentation Nat Randall, The ...
  • Sep 16, 2016 ... My good friend are leaving for a strange city, and I want to express my worries, which sentence should I say? 1. I was worried about you! 2.
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  • Feb 4, 2014 ...I was worried about you, so I asked him to meet you one night when I couldn't be there, and then he asked if it could be a regular gig. He ...

Alternatives:

  • I was concerned about you
  • I was anxious about you
  • I was troubled about you
  • I was uneasy about you
  • I was bothered about you

I was concerned about you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express worry or care for someone, with a slightly more formal tone.

This phrase is used to convey feelings of concern or worry for someone's well-being. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations, but may sound slightly more formal than 'I was worried about you.'

Examples:

  • I was concerned about you when you didn't show up.
  • She was concerned about his health after hearing the news.
  • Were you concerned about me when I was sick?
  • Don't worry, I was concerned about you too.
  • I was concerned about you traveling alone.
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... <------ In the past, I was concerned about you over a period of time, but I am not concerned about you today. Upvote 4. Downvote Reply reply
  • ... I was concerned about you. How are you doing TODAY?" -beginning to skip on one cigarette a day and feeling proud of it. -meeting our parents unannounced ...
  • Mar 26, 2024 ... ... I was concerned about you" when they crossed a boundary you had clearly stated (often they'll try to gaslight you that you didn't put the ...
  • Dec 11, 2017 ... Because of my situations in the past, I was concerned about you giving up your life and career, or your ability to make a good life for yourself ...
  • I saw on CNN that there was rioting in Washington Heights and I was concerned about you." Rioting in Washington Heights was news to me.
  • May 15, 2018 ... ... I was concerned about. You said that the only way to tell the difference was to look at the bottom of the camera… is there a stamp on the ...
  • For several days, weeks, I was concerned about you and made others aware that you were not around. We had no idea. Finally, we did receive the news of the ...
  • Jan 4, 2021 ...I was concerned about you and wanted to ask. If you say you're okay, I'll trust you. If that changes, I'm here to support you if you need ...
  • Jun 25, 2020 ... If the speaker used a moderate voice and was just wondering, you would use, I was concerned about you.
  • Oct 3, 2021 ...I was concerned about you,” Dr. Choudhary added. “Why were you concerned?” “Ah, you said you had mucus…” But the culprit was the hemorrhoid ...

Alternatives:

  • I was worried about you
  • I was anxious about you
  • I was troubled about you
  • I was uneasy about you
  • I was bothered about you

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